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Principles Of Psychology
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Organized Around Four Well Established Core Principles, Principles Of Psychology Provides Students With A Framework To Understand The Science Of Behavior. Written In A Conversational Style, The Text Is Organized Around The Following Four Well Established Principles That Serve As Touchstones For The Field Of Psychology:The Mind Is A Process At Work In A Physical Machine, The Brain.We Are Consciously Aware Of Only A Fraction Of Our Mental Activity.We Constantly Modify Our Behavior, Beliefs, And Attitudes According To What We Perceive About The People Around Us.Experience Physically Alters The Structure And Function Of The Brain.With These Four Principles As A Framework For The Text, Principles Of Psychology Emphasizes That Psychology Is A Science Through Discussion Of Relevant Big Picture And Proven Concepts And Cutting Edge Research Based Investigations That Examine Behavioral, Psychological, And Neuroscience Experiments. By Presenting Data And Facts From Other Scientific Disciplines, As Well As Real World Vignettes And Stories, Marc Breedlove Teaches The Reader How To Think Critically And Scientifically About The Underlying Mechanisms Of Behavior.In Text Featuresvignette: Each Chapter Begins With A Story, An Instance When Behavior Has A Big Impact On Someone'S Life. The Chapter Returns To The Vignette Several Times As We Cover Findings That Relate To That Particular Case.Researchers At Work: In Every Chapter, Important Discoveries Are Explained And Illustrated To Highlight The Process Of Experimentation And Hypothesis Testing. Over The Course Of The Book, The Progression Of Experiments Provides An Increasingly Sharper Picture Of The Factors Shaping Behavior.Skeptic At Large: Intended To Sharpen The Student'S Critical Thinking Skills, These Boxes Explore A Widespread Misconception And Demonstrate How Scientific Research Disproves It. The Exploration Of Scientific Experimentation Also Reinforces The Researchers At Work Feature.Psychology In Everyday Life: These Are Topics Where Knowledge Of Psychology Might Be Applicable To Everyday Life, Such As Whether People With Schizophrenia Are Violent, The Importance Of Blind Auditions For Musicians, How To Stop Smoking, Or How Conditioned Taste Aversion Might Cause You To Stop Eating Sushi When You Used To Love It.The Cutting Edge: Just Prior To The End Of Every Chapter, This Feature Explores An Exciting Report Of Current Research. Showing Students These Vibrant And Bold Experiments Will Emphasize That Psychology Research Remains Alive And Well.Think Like A Psychologist: Principles In Action: To Close Each Chapter, Each Principle Is Related Back To The Vignette To Show The Student That When They Observe An Interesting Behavior They Can Recall And Apply The Four Principles. If They Can Do This, They Will Indeed Be Thinking Like A Psychologist.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What are the core principles discussed in 'Principles of Psychology'? A: 'Principles of Psychology' is organized around four core principles: the mind as a process in the brain, limited conscious awareness of mental activity, behavior modification based on social perceptions, and the impact of experience on brain structure and function.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Principles of Psychology'? A: The book is authored by Marc Breedlove, who presents the material in an engaging, conversational style.
- Q: How many pages does 'Principles of Psychology' have? A: 'Principles of Psychology' contains 736 pages, providing a comprehensive overview of the subject.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Principles of Psychology' have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding, which offers durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: When was 'Principles of Psychology' published? A: 'Principles of Psychology' was published on January 2, 2015.
- Q: What topics are covered in the 'Psychology in Everyday Life' feature? A: The 'Psychology in Everyday Life' feature discusses practical applications of psychology, such as insights into schizophrenia, the importance of blind auditions for musicians, smoking cessation techniques, and conditioned taste aversion.
- Q: Does 'Principles of Psychology' include real-world examples? A: Yes, the book includes real-world vignettes and stories to illustrate psychological concepts and engage readers.
- Q: What is the focus of the 'Researchers at Work' feature? A: The 'Researchers at Work' feature highlights important discoveries and explains the experimentation process, showcasing how hypothesis testing shapes our understanding of behavior.
- Q: How does 'Principles of Psychology' help develop critical thinking skills? A: The book includes 'Skeptic at Large' boxes that challenge common misconceptions and encourage students to think critically about psychological research and findings.
- Q: What is the overall goal of 'Principles of Psychology'? A: The goal of 'Principles of Psychology' is to provide students with a scientific framework for understanding behavior, emphasizing critical thinking and application of psychological principles.